Jessica Karch, Jennifer Noll, James Hammerman, and Traci Higgins explored how teams cope with large, authentic and complex data sets for DataFest.
My ASA Story: Renée Hanson
Starting with degrees in African American studies and sociology, Renée Hanson discovered a love for statistics that led her to R programming, data visualization, and ASA workshops.
15 Years of DataFest: Celebrating the Celebration of Data
What started in 2011 as a single event at UCLA has grown into a global celebration of data. In this special collection, organizers, mentors, judges, data donors, and students share how DataFest has evolved, inspired careers, built partnerships, and broadened participation in data science over the past decade and a half.
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Dionne Price
Dionne Price, the first African-American president of the American Statistical Association was widely respected for her work advancing statistical science and policy, as well as her commitment to mentoring, diversity, and inclusion in the field.








